I would start with maybe 2 -3 ppm and see how that goes. 1 ppm = 1kg of salt pet 1000l of water.
You can always add some more if need be.
Good luck and keeps us up-dated!
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| Author: | sterfy [ Oct 19th, '10, 18:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Silver Perch with possible ich. |
G'day to all. I'm another newbie and looking forward to associating with all you guys in AP. I have just noticed tonight my silvers turning sideways and scraping the bottom of the tank. Im assuming its ich. I have a 2000 litre tank, 25 silvers doing well till i noticed this behaviour. How much salt should i put in the tank? any help greatly appreciated. cheers. |
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| Author: | Decal [ Oct 19th, '10, 19:02 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
I would start with maybe 2 -3 ppm and see how that goes. 1 ppm = 1kg of salt pet 1000l of water. You can always add some more if need be. Good luck and keeps us up-dated!
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| Author: | faye [ Oct 19th, '10, 19:12 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Hi Sterfy, that behaviour is what is known as flashing. Up to 3ppt is generally considered safe for plants (other than strawberries). I would put 6kg of pool salt dissolved in a bucket and slowly add to the fish tank. |
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| Author: | sterfy [ Oct 20th, '10, 08:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Thanks Faye, Decal for the solutions. I am wondering however should i run the pump 24/7 for the time being or not? should i alter anything else since i have added the 6 kg of salt? Cheers |
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| Author: | ivansng [ Oct 20th, '10, 09:28 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Well I think there is some benefit in running the pump constantly for a period of time. Filters the water more and provides more aeration. And don't stress the fish anymore (ie. catching them out for a look, popping your head to check them out...) |
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| Author: | mantis [ Oct 20th, '10, 09:33 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
I have one of my silvers flashing. They have only just gone in the tank a week or so ago. Should I wait to see if he comes good or salt now? |
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| Author: | ivansng [ Oct 20th, '10, 09:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
mantis wrote: I have one of my silvers flashing. They have only just gone in the tank a week or so ago. Should I wait to see if he comes good or salt now? Well generally when I add new fish to the tank, I salt to about 3ppt to prevent against opportunistic infection/disease for a few weeks. |
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| Author: | Food&Fish [ Oct 20th, '10, 10:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Salt now i always salt when adding new fish |
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| Author: | mantis [ Oct 20th, '10, 10:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
I will tonight then after removing the strawberries to the other system. Are any other plants affected by 3ppt salt?? |
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| Author: | sterfy [ Oct 20th, '10, 10:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Yes add the salt now before any more get infected richard. |
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| Author: | mantis [ Oct 20th, '10, 11:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Been doing a bit of searching and looks like I will have to move the cucumbers as well, and the peas may not make it |
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| Author: | ColinW [ Oct 20th, '10, 16:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
quachy published this site as a resource on Silver Perch on another thread - hope you find it helpful: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets ... Manual.pdf |
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| Author: | gemmell [ Oct 21st, '10, 14:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Make sure you raise the salt level quickly - it's the sudden change that kills the nasties. Don't put in 1kg one day and one kg the next, just do it all at once. |
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| Author: | PrudhamsAquaponics [ Oct 5th, '11, 16:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Silver Perch with possible ich. |
Thanks guys for all the helpful tips as I have sick fish too! Ive just added about 7 kgs of salt to my system and hope that i can save my 50+ fish! As the bottom of my pond is uneven it is hard to work out the volume but as you say you can always add more! Thanks again! Check out my setup if you like at http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... cea&type=1 |
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